Unlock the Mysteries of Menopause: Mastering Complex Symptoms with Acupuncture
Overview: Navigating the intricate landscape of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause can be challenging for practitioners. These stages often present with a blend of neuro-endocrine issues, conflicting symptoms, and a variety of contributing factors like lifestyle, stress, diet, genetics, and medical history. Understanding and effectively treating these complex cases requires a nuanced approach.
Why Attend?
- Comprehensive Understanding: Gain insights into the multifaceted nature of menopausal symptoms from both Western science and Chinese medicine perspectives.
- Diagnostic Clarity: Gain expertise in identifying and prioritizing symptoms by examining key indicators such as yin-yang imbalances, internal organ excesses and deficiencies, and qi and blood dysregulation. We’ll delve deeply into diagnostic methods and learn to differentiate between various patterns, including hot flashes and night sweats, sleep disturbances, fatigue, emotional symptoms, digestive issues, urogenital symptoms, pulse, and tongue analysis.
- Practical Strategies: Discover effective acupuncture and herbal treatment protocols that address vasomotor, psychological-emotional, physical, and urogenital symptoms.
- Enhanced Clinical Skills: Improve your diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes with fresh, evidence-based approaches.
Course Highlights:
- In-Depth Discussions: Engage in conversations that unravel the complexities of menopausal symptoms, making it easier to pinpoint the root causes.
- Key Signs Identification: Learn to recognize crucial signs during clinical intake that help differentiate between common menopausal scenarios.
- Treatment Exploration: Delve into acupuncture and herbal formulas specifically designed to address menopausal symptoms, improving clinical outcomes.
- Practical Application: Equip yourself with straightforward, effective strategies to enhance your practice and provide better care for your patients.
Who Should Attend? This class is perfect for practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of menopausal symptoms and improve their diagnostic and treatment skills. Whether you’re experienced or new to the field, you’ll leave with actionable insights and techniques.
Join Us: Be part of this transformative learning experience. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to make a significant impact on the quality of life for your menopausal patients.
Dr. Brian Grosam
Dr. Brian Grosam earned his PhD in Acupuncture in 2009 from Shandong University of
Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he specialized in clinical studies focused on gynecology
and neurology. After completing his PhD, he brought his expertise to the American Academy of
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, where he inspired students as a professor from 2008 to
2015.
Dr. Grosam is the trailblazing author of "Understanding and Treating Hot Flashes in Menopause
with Chinese Medicine," the first book dedicated to this subject. His groundbreaking work
integrates Chinese medicine principles with contemporary Western medical frameworks,
offering a modern treatment approach for hot flashes.
Beyond his book, Dr. Grosam has made significant contributions to the field through numerous
articles, dynamic lectures at medical symposiums, and engaging online continuing education
courses covering a range of topics including hot flashes and the menopausal transition.
A respected leader in his field, Dr. Grosam holds memberships with the American Board of
Oriental Reproductive Medicine, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine as a Diplomate of Chinese Medicine, and a member of the North American
Menopause Society.
Open to acupuncturists and acupuncture students.
Cost: AFPA Members and Acupuncture Students: €175 Non-members: €200
Location: The Address Hotel, Old Naas Road, Citywest, Dublin, D22 W580
Dates: October 5th 2pm – 6pm, October 6th 10am – 5pm
To book: Email info@afpa.ie